Running a 5K … in July … in Florida isn’t exactly my idea of fun. But
for those who do take on the challenge\, at least they’re burning a few hu
ndred calories before shoving all kinds of not-so-healthy foods in their h
otdog holes.

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After the race (there a one-mile “fun run” too\, whic
h I think is an oxymoron but whatever)\, finishers can enjoy free beer and
watermelon and participate in a watermelon eating contest and/or watermel
on seed spitting contest.

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X-COST:$10-$20
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CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/1657192707827140/
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a more casual way to celebrate the Independence Day
? Check out San Marco’s Freedom on the 4th. Bands including Jesse Montoya
\, Andre Gruber Good Time Music Hour\, Tropic Of Cancer\, You Rascal You a
nd Spice and the Po Boys perform throughout the day.. If you don’t want to
bring your lunch\, check out Taverna\, Pizza Palace and\, then enjoy a sp
ecialty cocktail from Grape and Grain Exchange or a gourmet ice pop from t
he Hyppo Food Truck. Some merchants will also be open for business.\nThe e
vent is BYOLC (Bring Your Own Lawn Chair) or BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket)
. The other BYOB does not apply.\nFUN FACT: Spice and the Po Boys is the h
ouse band for Tonight! With Jim Alabiso\, Jacksonville’s first local night
-time talk show.\n
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LOCATION:Balis Park @ 1999 San Marco Boulevard\, Jacksonville\, FL 32207\,
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Looking for a more casual way to celebrate the Independence
Day? Check out San Marco’s Freedom on the 4th. Bands including Jesse Mon
toya\, Andre Gruber Good Time Music Hour\, Tropic Of Cancer\, You Rascal Y
ou and Spice and the Po Boys perform throughout the day.. If you don’t wan
t to bring your lunch\, check out Taverna\, Pizza Palace and\, then enjoy
a specialty cocktail from Grape and Grain Exchange or a gourmet ice pop fr
om the Hyppo Food Truck. Some merchants will also be open for business.

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The event is BYOLC (Bring Your Own Lawn Chair) or BYOB (Bring Your O
wn Blanket). The other BYOB does not apply.

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FUN FACT: Spice and th
e Po Boys is the house band for Tonight! With Jim Alabiso\, Jac
ksonville’s first local night-time talk show.

What says ‘MERICA! more than launching heavy metal
s\, sulfur-coal compounds and toxic chemicals—at dangerous decibel levels—
into the sky?

\n

That said\, enjoy a day of food\, arts and crafts ve
ndors\, and live entertainment followed by a display of strontium\, titani
um\, barium\, sulfur and chlorine accompanied by loud booms and whistles.<
/p>\n

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s (spectator)
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/876261839102951/
DESCRIPTION:The annual July 4th Throwback Baseball Game and Celebration!\nI
t’s America’s past time with old school uniforms & rules\, pitting East v
West (of Springfield) against each other in a battle royal for pride and b
ragging rights\, complete with PA announcer\, National Anthem and umpires.
It’s a 100% unique tradition and open to all!\nFamily friendly\, casual\,
and free\, it’s a great time for everyone. Bring a blanket or chair\, and
relax while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the game. Bold City Pops a
nd folkfood Truck too.
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The annual July 4th Throwback Baseball Game and
Celebration!

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It’s America’s past time with old school uniforms &
rules\, pitting East v West (of Springfield) against each other in a battl
e royal for pride and bragging rights\, complete with PA announcer\, Natio
nal Anthem and umpires. It’s a 100% unique tradition and open to all!

\n

Family friendly\, casual\, and free\, it’s a great time for everyone.
Bring a blanket or chair\, and relax while you enjoy the sights and sound
s of the game. Bold City Pops and folkfood Truck too.

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CONTACT:http://www.makeascenedowntown.com/Events/Fourth-of-July-Celebration
.aspx
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, the City of Jacksonville has four minus one places
for you to enjoy the holiday and the view of the fireworks over the St. Jo
hns River:\n1. The Shipyards: activities include waterslides\, water ballo
on toss\, three-legged races\, volleyball\, giant Jenga\, crafts\, face pa
inting and live entertainment from Dalton Cyr\, Jordyn Stoddard and Groove
Coalition.\n2. The Jacksonville Landing: check out live music from the Bo
ogie Freaks\, drink specials and lots and lots of people … who have been t
aking advantage of said drink specials. (Attendees under the age of 21 mus
t be accompanied by a parent.)\n3. Friendship Fountain Park on the Southba
nk: featuring hands-on activities presented by MOSH and food from Woody’s
BBQ.\nFireworks start at 9:45 p.m.
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On July 4\, the City of Jacksonville has four minus one place
s for you to enjoy the holiday and the view of the fireworks over the St.
Johns River:

2. The Jacksonville Landing: check out live m
usic from the Boogie Freaks\, drink specials and lots and lots of people …
who have been taking advantage of said drink specials. (Attendees under t
he age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent.)

The city of St. Augustine is so serious about celebrat
ing Fourth of July\, even their entertainment fits the theme: The All
Star Orchestra (6 p.m. at Plaza de la Constitución). At 9:30 p.m.\, s
ome brave souls will launch 5\,000 individual shells ranging in size from
1″ to 12″ in diameter above Matanzas Bay.

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Outdoor
CONTACT:http://www.riversideartsmarket.com
DESCRIPTION:While thousands and thousands and thousands head to The Jackson
ville Landing\, The Shipyards and Friendship Fountain to oooh and aaah at
the fireworks (see: City of Jacksonville Fourth of July Celebration)\, her
e’s an insider’s tip: Don’t do it. Instead head over to the site of Rivers
ide Arts Market under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside
Avenue for the Fireworks Viewing From Under the Bridge.\nRAM’s annual Inde
pendence Day Party kicks off at 6 p.m. (the regular market is open from 10
a.m.–4 p.m. as usual) with live music from Flagship Romance (6–7:30 p.m.)
followed by Mama Blue (8–9:45 p.m.). There will be food trucks and summer
treats from some of your favorite RAM vendors and cold\, local brews\, as
well as activities for the kiddos.\nParking is free (but limited) and vis
itors are encouraged to ride their bikes (the Bike Valet is free) OR take
the Riverside Avondale Night Trolley.
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While thousands and thousands and thousa
nds head to The Jacksonville Landing\, The Shipyards and Friendship Founta
in to oooh and aaah at the fireworks (see: City of Jacksonvi
lle Fourth of July Celebration)\, here’s an insider’s tip: Don’t do it
. Instead head over to the site of Riverside Arts Market under the canopy
of the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue for the Fireworks Viewing
From Under the Bridge.

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RAM’s annual Independence Day Party kicks o
ff at 6 p.m. (the regular market is open from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. as usual) wit
h live music from Flagship Romance (6–7:30 p.m.) followed by Mama Blue (8–9:45 p.m.). T
here will be food trucks and summer treats from some of your favorite RAM
vendors and cold\, local brews\, as well as activities for the kiddos.

The City of Jacksonville Beach fireworks start at 9. The dru
nken pyromaniacs on the beach fireworks start at beer:30. BYOH (Bring Your
Own Helmet)

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otables
CONTACT:http://www.germanjax.com/#!oktoberfest/c1ko5
DESCRIPTION:If you’re going to celebrate a German event\, you might as well
do so at the German-est place in town—German Schnitzel Haus (I mean\, “Ge
rman” is right there in the name of the restaurant!)—which they’ve been ce
lebrating Oktoberfest every weekend since Sept. 19.\nEvery Saturday throug
h Oct. 24\, Bierliebhabers and Feinschmeckers will be flocking to the Okto
berfest festival tent for beer\, wine and a buffet including German Stroga
noff\, Goulash\, Spatzle\, Bratkartoffeln\, along with live oompah music.
And I’m über positive there will be some chicken dancing going on\, as wel
l.\nThe full restaurant menu is available inside the restaurant only. Rese
rvations are recommended.\nFUN FACT: LeVar Burton\, Bruce Willis and Nicol
e Brown Simpson were born in Germany.
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If you’re going to celebrate a German event\, you might as well
do so at the German-est place in town—German Schnitzel Haus (I mean\, “Ge
rman” is right there in the name of the restaurant!)—which they’ve been ce
lebrating Oktoberfest every weekend since Sept. 19.

\n

Every Saturday
through Oct. 24\, Bierliebhabers and Feinschmeckers will be flocking to t
he Oktoberfest festival tent for beer\, wine and a buffet including German
Stroganoff\, Goulash\, Spatzle\, Bratkartoffeln\, along with live oompah
music. And I’m über positive there will be some chicken dancing going on\,
as well.

\n

The full restaurant menu is available inside the restaur
ant only. Reservations are recommended.

\n
X-COST:$30 for adults\, $15 for children under 12
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CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/1162006787146487/
DESCRIPTION:Greenroom celebrates Oktoberfest with the tapping of Oktoberfes
t\, Dry Hopped Oktoberfest\, Jax-o-Lantern Pumpkin Brown\, Coffee Jax-o-La
ntern\, Chocolate Jax-o-Lantern\, Bourbon Jax-o-Lantern\, Rum Jax-o-Lanter
n and Pumpkin Oktoberfest\, as well as the release of their new bottled\,
double IPA Sunshine on a Cloudy Day.\nThe brewery bar will be open with no
t one\, not two\, not three\, not four\, not five but SIX pumpkin beers on
tap\, and Firewater Tent Revival will be playing music that sounds nothin
g like an oompah band’s. Food will be available throughout the day with pr
oceeds benefitting Friends of Jacksonville Animals.\nFUN FACT: Green Room
Brewing is Jacksonville Beach’s first microbrewery.
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The brewery bar will
be open with not one\, not two\, not three\, not four\, not five but S
IX pumpkin beers on tap\, and Firewater Tent Revival will be playing
music that sounds nothing like an oompah band’s. Food will be available th
roughout the day with proceeds benefitting Friends of Jacksonville Animals
.

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DESCRIPTION:Not sure what chicken sh*t bingo and thumb war have to do with
Oktoberfest\, but I guess if you drink enough\, anything can be a game. En
gine 15’s annual homage to Oktoberfest also includes the crowning of the K
ing & Queen\, live music by One Step Ahead of the Law oompah band and Mark
O’Quinn (who I suspect is not German)\, “pretzels as big as your head\,”
beer specials and the ceremonial tapping of the E15 Oktoberfest keg at 11
a.m.
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Not sure what chicken sh*t bingo and thumb war have to d
o with Oktoberfest\, but I guess if you drink enough\, anything can be a g
ame. Engine 15’s annual homage to Oktoberfest also includes the crowning o
f the King & Queen\, live music by One Step Ahead of the Law oompah band a
nd Mark O’Quinn (who I suspect is not German)\, “pretzels as big as your h
ead\,” beer specials and the ceremonial tapping of the E15 Oktoberfest keg
at 11 a.m.

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tables
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/977591982284205/
DESCRIPTION:Intuition Aleworks turns its brewery into a German beer hall wi
th live oompah (aka oompah-pah) music from the Swinging Bavarians\, all yo
u can eat German food\, beer games (my personal favorite beer game to play
at Intuition is Try Not to Drink So Much King Street Stout That You Don’t
Remember How Much Fun You Had and/or Ruin Yet Another Shirt by Spilling T
hat Dark Deliciousness on It) and tapping of Intuition’s Oktoberfest brews
.\nBe warned: the event usually sells out\, so get off your faulen Hintern
and get your tickets now! Actually\, you don’t even have to get off your
fallen Hintern: You can order them online!\nFUN FACT: “Intuition” in Germa
n is “Intuition.”
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Intuition Aleworks turns its brewery into
a German beer hall with live oompah (aka oompah-pah) music from the Swing
ing Bavarians\, all you can eat German food\, beer games (my personal favo
rite beer game to play at Intuition is Try Not to Drink So Much King Stree
t Stout That You Don’t Remember How Much Fun You Had and/or Ruin Yet Anoth
er Shirt by Spilling That Dark Deliciousness on It) and tapping of Intuiti
on’s Oktoberfest brews.

Oktoberfest at Art Walk is spreading like German measles Downtown
this year with Laura Street being closed to traffic from Hemming Park to T
he Jacksonville Landing.

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The Landing hosts its own celebration wit
h two stages of live music (including Austin Park and the One Step Ahead o
f the Law Brass Band)\, pumpkin painting\, hay rolling\, German-themed foo
d\, a German shepherd (the dog\, not the occupation) meet-up and\, of cour
se\, beer.

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FUN FACT: Rubella (aka German measles) is typically a m
ild disease in children lasting only several days.

Gracias Christmas Cantata is coming back to Jack
sonville\, filled with cherished music\, unforgettable stages\, and a bran
d new Act 2. See the Nativity story told as an epic opera\, experience a h
eartwarming musical based on “The Gift of the Magi\,” and let the glory of
Handel’s Oratorio “Messiah” wash over you.

\n

You can now reserve se
ating by making a donation to the Christmas Cantata. Our performances are
always free\, but they’re on a first-come\, first-served basis and seating
is limited.

\n

FUN FACT: Messiah College is a private\, Christian sc
hool in Mechanicsburg\, Penn.

BONUS FUN FACT: My brother\, Billy\, who
the manager/bartender at the Riverside location\, does not find i
t funny when someone drops something and a drunk idiot (which may or may n
ot be me) yells “party foul!”

\n

DOUBLE BONUS FUN FACT: At least year
’s event\, I was the first woman to drop out of the stein hoistin
g competition (those dummes are heavy!). Marie (pictured) was the wie
ner winner.

[From the website]\nHalloween Doors & More is “a gala of a diff
erent sort.” This year’s enchanted quest is full of new ventures like Supe
rhero City\, as well as some familiar ones. You’ll get your groove on in t
he Disco\, enjoy a spooktacular makeover at the Salon\, take an enchanted
journey through It’s A Frozen World\, explore Jaxson’s Clubhouse\, indulge
in gourmet food and much more.

The good news is the 5K Runtoberfest starts and ends at European
Street Cafe Riverside\, so at least can you reward yourself with a cold on
e (assuming you don’t start drinking too early and forget to race)—and
a beanie (supplies limited)! Proceeds benefit Challenged Athletes Fo
undation.

FINN FUN FACT: The characte
r of Huck Finn\, created by author Mark Twain\, is based on a real-life bo
y named Tom Blankenship whose father was a sawmill laborer and part-time t
ippler. Tom and his family lived behind Twain’s house in Hannibal\, Missou
ri.

I also heard
a rumor the World’s Largest Boombox will be making an appearance. (Don’t
worry\, it’s not the loudest\, just the largest.)

\n

FUN FAC
T: Speaking of world records\, the world’s largest pumpkin was measured th
an five feet in diameter and weighed more than 1\,800 pounds. Just think o
f all the pumpkin spice lattes you could have made out of that!

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CONTACT:http://www.jaxsymphony.org
DESCRIPTION:From jaxsymphony.org (because why reinvent the wheel?)\nThere’s
dreadful news from the Symphony Hall— the composer is dead! Where exactly
were the violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Join
the orchestra as we play this musical mystery “The Composer is Dead” by Le
mony Snicket and other Halloween favorite tunes. Come early and in your fa
vorite costume for fun Halloween surprises.\nFUN FACT: “Lemony Snicket” is
the nom de plume of writer Daniel Handler.\nBONUS FUN FACT: Handler—or is
it Snicket—plays the accordion.
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GEO:+30.325;-81.662448
LOCATION:Times-Union Center @ 300 Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202\, USA
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There’s dreadf
ul news from the Symphony Hall— the composer is dead! Where exactly were t
he violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Join the orc
hestra as we play this musical mystery “The Composer is Dead” by Lemony Sn
icket and other Halloween favorite tunes. Come early and in your favorite
costume for fun Halloween surprises.

\n

FUN FACT: “Lemony Snicket” is
the nom de plume of writer Daniel Handler.

\n
X-COST:$15 in advance\, $20 at the door
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DESCRIPTION:From King Street District\nJoin us in the King Street District
for some thrilling Halloween fun.\nThe Garage kicks things off at 11 a.m.
with great food and patio games. The bar and kitchen are open until 3 a.m.
to power you through your All Hallow’s Eve journey.\nRogue brings the fri
ght starting at 5 p.m. with taco happy hour\, all the whiskey you can drin
k\, and Rock n Roll. What else do you need?\nThe LOFT features a HALLOWEEN
COSTUME DANCE PARTY. The Freak Show bartenders will be serving up the dri
nks starting at 8 p.m. There will be a silent costume contest at midnight.
DJ Josh Kemp spins all your favorite party anthems 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.\nThe
Riverside Avondale Night Trolley will be running for this night from 6 p.
m. to 2 a.m. so catch a ride through Riverside.\nFUN FACT: I have never he
ard of a silent costume contest before and have no idea what it entails.
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LOCATION:King Street @ between Post and College streets
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From King Street District

\n

Join us in the King Stree
t District for some thrilling Halloween fun.

\n

The Garage kicks things off at 11 a.m. w
ith great food and patio games. The bar and kitchen are open until 3 a.m.
to power you through your All Hallow’s Eve journey.

\n

Rogue brings the fright starting a
t 5 p.m. with taco happy hour\, all the whiskey you can drink\, and Rock n
Roll. What else do you need?

\n

The LOFT features a HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE PARTY. The Fr
eak Show bartenders will be serving up the drinks starting at 8 p.m. There
will be a silent costume contest at midnight. DJ Josh Kemp spins all your
favorite party anthems 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

FUN FACT: I have never heard of a
silent costume contest before and have no idea what it entails.

\n
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DESCRIPTION:From Evergreen Cemetery\, Funeral Home and Crematory\nA very em
otional exhibit\, “Remembering Our Fallen\,” is a stark reminder of the ul
timate sacrifice made by 300 Floridians killed in The War on Terror while
wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. The photo display\, which in
cludes military and personal photos of each of Florida’s Fallen\, will be
traveling throughout Florida and will be coming to Evergreen Cemetery\, Fu
neral Home and Crematory.\nFACT: More than 35 of the fallen are from the F
irst Coast area.\n \n \n \nTickets: http://www.RememberingOurFallen.org.
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LOCATION:Evergreen Cemetery\, Funeral Home and Crematory @ 4535 Main St N\,
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ark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 300 Floridians killed in Th
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oto display\, which includes military and personal photos of each of Flori
da’s Fallen\, will be traveling throughout Florida and will be coming to E
vergreen Cemetery\, Funeral Home and Crematory.

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DESCRIPTION:From Evergreen Cemetery\, Funeral Home and Crematory\nA very em
otional exhibit\, “Remembering Our Fallen\,” is a stark reminder of the ul
timate sacrifice made by 300 Floridians killed in The War on Terror while
wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. The photo display\, which in
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traveling throughout Florida and will be coming to Evergreen Cemetery\, Fu
neral Home and Crematory.\nFACT: More than 35 of the fallen are from the F
irst Coast area.\n \n \n \nTickets: http://www.RememberingOurFallen.org.
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ark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 300 Floridians killed in Th
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oto display\, which includes military and personal photos of each of Flori
da’s Fallen\, will be traveling throughout Florida and will be coming to E
vergreen Cemetery\, Funeral Home and Crematory.

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DESCRIPTION:From Evergreen Cemetery\, Funeral Home and Crematory\nA very em
otional exhibit\, “Remembering Our Fallen\,” is a stark reminder of the ul
timate sacrifice made by 300 Floridians killed in The War on Terror while
wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. The photo display\, which in
cludes military and personal photos of each of Florida’s Fallen\, will be
traveling throughout Florida and will be coming to Evergreen Cemetery\, Fu
neral Home and Crematory.\nFACT: More than 35 of the fallen are from the F
irst Coast area.\n \n \n \nTickets: http://www.RememberingOurFallen.org.
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A very emotional exhibit\, “Remembering Our Fallen\,” is a st
ark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 300 Floridians killed in Th
e War on Terror while wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. The ph
oto display\, which includes military and personal photos of each of Flori
da’s Fallen\, will be traveling throughout Florida and will be coming to E
vergreen Cemetery\, Funeral Home and Crematory.

Bring the whole family for the sweetest Chris
tmas celebration of the season! Experience the exquisite artistry of world
-class Russian dancers\, playful puppets and the unmatched splendor of han
d-crafted sets and costumes. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is t
he holiday tradition that brings the Christmas spirit to life. New Yor
k Times raves: “Real beauty!” and Los Angeles Times: “Bravur
a expertise!”

\n

FUN FACT: “Bravura” is an Italian word that translat
es to “cleverness” in English and “ловкость” in Russian. However\, the Eng
lish translation of “ловкость” is “agility.”

Café Nola and Premiere Beverage present a tasting of holida
y libations and hors d’oeuvres. Go back in time wiith these retro classics
reimagined: deviled eggs\, stuffed mushrooms\, shrimp cocktail and meatba
lls. Wash those down with new twists on a gin fizz or an old fashioned. Ta
ke home our recipes to make at your holiday party.

\n

Tickets are lim
ited. Must be 21 or older.

\n

FUN FACT: Deviled eggs originated in It
aly where they were usually served as a first course.

For Holiday Spectacular’s grand finale\, Santa will lead the
crowd in an official countdown to light the dazzling 32-foot tree and kic
k off an energetic fireworks finale at 8 p.m. Santa will then be available
at the Santa House to hear holiday wish lists.

\n

FUN FACT: Miller c
ame in ninth place on season two of “The X Factor.”

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Comedy\,Dance\,Holiday\,Music
CONTACT:http://www.artistseriesjax.org/shows-tickets/cirque-dreams-holidaze
DESCRIPTION:From artistseriesjax.org\nBe amazed by this holiday spectacle w
ith over 300 costumes\, 20 acts and 30 artists from every corner of the gl
obe. Many of these acts have been featured on America’s Got Talent and sim
ilar TV shows in other countries making Cirque Dreams Holidaze the greates
t variety show on the planet!\nWitness snowmen\, penguins\, angels\, reind
eer\, toy soldiers\, gingerbread men\, ornaments and of course Santa\; wit
h soaring acrobatics\, gravity defying feats\, elaborate production number
s\, imaginative costumes\, illusions and more. The show also celebrates th
e most wonderful time of the year with singers\, original music and season
al favorites all performed in a winter wonderland of amazement.\nFUN FACT:
Cirque du Soleil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Cirque Dr
eams and others over the use of the word cirque. The “du Soleil” version l
ost. Que sera sera.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T193000
GEO:+30.325;-81.662448
LOCATION:Times-Union Center @ 300 Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202\, USA
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Be amazed by this holiday spectacle with over 300 costumes\, 20 acts and
30 artists from every corner of the globe. Many of these acts have been fe
atured on America’s Got Talent and similar TV shows in other countries mak
ing Cirque Dreams Holidaze the greatest variety show on the plane
t!

\n

Witness snowmen\, penguins\, angels\, reindeer\, toy soldiers\,
gingerbread men\, ornaments and of course Santa\; with soaring acrobatics
\, gravity defying feats\, elaborate production numbers\, imaginative cost
umes\, illusions and more. The show also celebrates the most wonderful tim
e of the year with singers\, original music and seasonal favorites all per
formed in a winter wonderland of amazement.

\n

FUN FACT: Cirque du So
leil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Cirque Dreams and othe
rs over the use of the word cirque. The “du Soleil” version lost. Que sera
sera.

St. Augustine glows with holiday m
agic—from the ground to the rooftops through January 31. Selected by N
ational Geographic in 2011 and 2012 as one of the 1- best holiday lig
hting displays in the world\, St. Augustine’s Night of Lights feature mill
ions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s
oldest city. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a
white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays\, the spectacula
r lighting reflects the city’s 450-year history and illuminates the beauti
ful setting for lasting holiday memories. For a complete list of holiday e
vents\, special tours and more on Florida’s Historic Coast\, visit www.nightsoflights.com.

\n

FUN FACT: In 2014\, Everyday With Rachael Ray named S
t. Augustine one of the nation’s “Twinkliest Towns.”

Join the cast of Swamp Radio\, Northeast Florida’s beloved (and
hilarious) live radio show\, for an early Thanksgiving eventEnjoy a down-
home\, three-course Southern Thanksgiving meal turned slightly on its head
by notable St. Augustine chefs Ned Pollock of Ned’s Southside Kitchen\, S
tephen DiMare of The Hyppo Café and Terri Gamble of The Blue Hen Café whil
e dining under the trees in the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Pavilion\, foll
owed by an 80-minute Swamp Radio show celebrating the Ancient City in all
its autumnal glory.

\n

Special musical guests include hometown favori
tes The WillowWacks and percussionist Charlotte Mabrey.

\n
X-COST:$55\, includes dinner
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Holiday\,Outdoor\,Run/Walk\,Sports (participatory
)
CONTACT:http://www.1stplacesports.com/dc.html
DESCRIPTION:From 1stplacesports.com\nThis annual event includes a 1-mile Tu
rkey Trot\, 6K and half-marathon.\nThe following cash awards will be given
out: 1st Place Male/Female Overall $500\, 2nd Place Male/Female Overall $
300\, 3rd Place Male/Female Overall $200\, 1st Place Male/Female Masters $
100.\nFree post race refreshments\, fruit and bagels will be available rig
ht after the race in Pickwick Plaza parking lot. The awards ceremony will
be held at 9:30 AM.\n \nA portion of each entry will be given to the Manda
rin Food Bank. You can help too! Donate by bringing in a canned good when
you pick up your race packet or make a $1 donation when you sign up.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151126T070000
GEO:+30.198884;-81.620833
LOCATION:Pickwick Plaza @ 9840 San Jose Blvd\, Jacksonville\, FL 32257\, US
A
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Free post race refreshments\, fruit an
d bagels will be available right after the race in Pickwick Plaza parking
lot. The awards ceremony will be held at 9:30 AM.

\n

\n

A port
ion of each entry will be given to the Mandarin Food Bank. You can help to
o! Donate by bringing in a canned good when you pick up your race packet o
r make a $1 donation when you sign up.

\n
X-COST:$10-$15\, 1-mile fun run\; $25-$35\, 6K race\; $40-$55\, half-marath
on
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Festival\,Free Event\,Holiday\,Miscellaneous\,Pot
ent Potables
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/1933107433581366/
DESCRIPTION:I’m about to say something very shocking: I’ve never been to Pe
te’s on Thanksgiving morning.\nI know. I know. It’s hard to believe a soci
al butterfly such as myself (especially one who enjoys a beer or two … tho
ugh\, maybe not at 9 in the morning) hasn’t participated in this long-stan
ding tradition\, but that’s all about to change. This year I will join tha
t gazillion other people trying to get tanked prior to forced family inter
action.\nNo offense to your family—or mine.\nFUN FACT: The National Turkey
Federation estimates 235 turkeys are eaten every year in the United State
s—one fifth of which are consumed at Thanksgiving.\n \nBONUS FUN FACT: The
re is a National Turkey Federation.
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LOCATION:Pete's Bar @ 117 1st St\, Neptune Beach\, FL 32266\, USA
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I’m about to say something very shocking: I’ve never been t
o Pete’s on Thanksgiving morning.

\n

I know. I know. It’s hard to bel
ieve a social butterfly such as myself (especially one who enjoys a beer o
r two … though\, maybe not at 9 in the morning) hasn’t participated in thi
s long-standing tradition\, but that’s all about to change. This year I wi
ll join that gazillion other people trying to get tanked prior to forced f
amily interaction.

\n

No offense to your family—or mine.

\n

FUN
FACT: The National Turkey Federation estimates 235 turkeys are eaten every
year in the United States—one fifth of which are consumed at Thanksgiving
.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Art\,Educational\,Fashion\,Holiday
CONTACT:http://jaxevents.com/event/christmas-made-in-the-south-3/
DESCRIPTION:From christmasmadeinthesouth.com\nCome out to see and enjoy a d
ifferent holiday experience. Stroll the aisles of over 300 artists and ma
ster craftsmen at the 27th annual Christmas Made in the South in Jacksonvi
lle. You will see one-of-a-kind ornaments\, pottery\, toys\, jewelry\, fin
e art\, furniture\, metal sculptures\, woven designs\, art from glass\, ph
otography and more.\nEverything is unique and is the exhibitor’s own work
and designs (not commercially made or manufactured). The artists and craft
smen will be there to talk with you about their craft and share their stor
ies.\nFUN FACT: For a tree measuring 7 ½- to 8½-feet tall\, design experts
suggest using 300 ornaments of different sizes (preferably 2- 3¼ inches).
\n \nTickets: http://jaxevents.com/event/christmas-made-in-the-south-3/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151127T180000
GEO:+30.327845;-81.672393
LOCATION:Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center @ 1000 Water St\, Jacksonvil
le\, FL 32204\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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Come out to see and enjoy a different holiday experience.
Stroll the aisles of over 300 artists and master craftsmen at the 27t
h annual Christmas Made in the South in Jacksonville. You will see o
ne-of-a-kind ornaments\, pottery\, toys\, jewelry\, fine art\, furniture\,
metal sculptures\, woven designs\, art from glass\, photography and more.

\n

Everything is unique and is the exhibitor’s own work and designs
(not commercially made or manufactured). The artists and craftsme
n will be there to talk with you about their craft and share their stories
.

X-COST:Adults – $7.00 – Kids 12 & under are FREE (one admission good for al
l 3 days with handstamp) Receive $2.00 off admission if you bring an unwr
apped new toy for First Coast News Charity Drive.
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CONTACT:http://jaxevents.com/event/christmas-made-in-the-south-3/
DESCRIPTION:From christmasmadeinthesouth.com\nCome out to see and enjoy a d
ifferent holiday experience. Stroll the aisles of over 300 artists and ma
ster craftsmen at the 27th annual Christmas Made in the South in Jacksonvi
lle. You will see one-of-a-kind ornaments\, pottery\, toys\, jewelry\, fin
e art\, furniture\, metal sculptures\, woven designs\, art from glass\, ph
otography and more.\nEverything is unique and is the exhibitor’s own work
and designs (not commercially made or manufactured). The artists and craft
smen will be there to talk with you about their craft and share their stor
ies.\nFUN FACT: For a tree measuring 7 ½- to 8½-feet tall\, design experts
suggest using 300 ornaments of different sizes (preferably 2- 3¼ inches).
\n \nTickets: http://jaxevents.com/event/christmas-made-in-the-south-3/.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151128T180000
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LOCATION:Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center @ 1000 Water St\, Jacksonvil
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SEQUENCE:0
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Come out to see and enjoy a different holiday experience.
Stroll the aisles of over 300 artists and master craftsmen at the 27t
h annual Christmas Made in the South in Jacksonville. You will see o
ne-of-a-kind ornaments\, pottery\, toys\, jewelry\, fine art\, furniture\,
metal sculptures\, woven designs\, art from glass\, photography and more.

\n

Everything is unique and is the exhibitor’s own work and designs
(not commercially made or manufactured). The artists and craftsme
n will be there to talk with you about their craft and share their stories
.

X-COST:Adults – $7.00 – Kids 12 & under are FREE (one admission good for al
l 3 days with handstamp) Receive $2.00 off admission if you bring an unwr
apped new toy for First Coast News Charity Drive.
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CONTACT:http://jaxevents.com/event/christmas-made-in-the-south-3/
DESCRIPTION:From christmasmadeinthesouth.com\nCome out to see and enjoy a d
ifferent holiday experience. Stroll the aisles of over 300 artists and ma
ster craftsmen at the 27th annual Christmas Made in the South in Jacksonvi
lle. You will see one-of-a-kind ornaments\, pottery\, toys\, jewelry\, fin
e art\, furniture\, metal sculptures\, woven designs\, art from glass\, ph
otography and more.\nEverything is unique and is the exhibitor’s own work
and designs (not commercially made or manufactured). The artists and craft
smen will be there to talk with you about their craft and share their stor
ies.\nFUN FACT: For a tree measuring 7 ½- to 8½-feet tall\, design experts
suggest using 300 ornaments of different sizes (preferably 2- 3¼ inches).
\n \nTickets: http://jaxevents.com/event/christmas-made-in-the-south-3/.
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LOCATION:Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center @ 1000 Water St\, Jacksonvil
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SEQUENCE:0
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Come out to see and enjoy a different holiday experience.
Stroll the aisles of over 300 artists and master craftsmen at the 27t
h annual Christmas Made in the South in Jacksonville. You will see o
ne-of-a-kind ornaments\, pottery\, toys\, jewelry\, fine art\, furniture\,
metal sculptures\, woven designs\, art from glass\, photography and more.

\n

Everything is unique and is the exhibitor’s own work and designs
(not commercially made or manufactured). The artists and craftsme
n will be there to talk with you about their craft and share their stories
.

Community First Credit Union’s “A December To Reme
mber” kicks off with a free\, family-friendly event including Santa visits
\, train rides\, face painting\, nightly snowfall and bounce houses.

\n

Enjoy a variety of dinner options from local food trucks\, create and d
ecorate with holiday-themed crafts and activities during the Elf Workshop
in the plaza from 4-6 p.m. and enjoy the feature film “Elf” starring Will
Ferrell beginning at 6 p.m.

\n

FUN FACT: When he was 8 years old\, Wi
ll Ferrell’s parents divorced. In an interview he said of the time\, “I wa
s the type of kid who would say\, ‘Hey\, look at the bright side! We’ll ha
ve two Christmases.'”

\n
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CONTACT:http://www.makeascenedowntown.com/Events/Jacksonville-Light-Parade.
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DESCRIPTION:From makeascenedowntown.com\nStart the holiday season with fami
ly and friends along the banks for the St. Johns River as captains and cre
ws showcase their enchanted vessels and our beautiful river at the Communi
ty First Jacksonville Light Boat Parade.\nResidents and visitors alike are
invited to line the banks of our majestic river for the 2015 Community Fi
rst Jacksonville Light Boat Parade. This annual event transforms the beaut
iful St. Johns River into a dazzling winter wonderland as boats adorned wi
th lights and decorations captivate your imagination.\nFUN FACT: Vessels w
ill be disqualified from judging if they do not make two complete laps alo
ng the parade route.\nTickets: http://www.makeascenedowntown.com/Events/Ja
cksonville-Light-Parade.aspx?utm_source=10.27.15&utm_campaign=10.27.15&utm
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LOCATION:Downtown Riverfront @ 2 Independent Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202\,
USA
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Start the holiday season
with family and friends along the banks for the St. Johns River as captai
ns and crews showcase their enchanted vessels and our beautiful river at t
he Community First Jacksonville Light Boat Parade.

\n

Residents and v
isitors alike are invited to line the banks of our majestic river for the
2015 Community First Jacksonville Light Boat Parade. This annual event tra
nsforms the beautiful St. Johns River into a dazzling winter wonderland as
boats adorned with lights and decorations captivate your imagination.

\n

FUN FACT: Vessels will be disqualified from judging if they do not ma
ke two complete laps along the parade route.

Based on Dickens’ classic story\, this Alhambra original production a
lso tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge—but with musical numbers\, she-crab
bisque\, beef tenderloin stroganoff over papadella pasta and sweet peas\,
and flourless chocolate cake with peppermint caramel sauce.

\n

FUN F
ACT: An examiner.com reviewer said
a song in the second act that could have been left out. “It was well sung
\,” she said\, “but a little slow.” She did\, however\, laud Executive Ch
ef DeJuan Roy’s “selection of tasty morsels.”

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Dance\,Holiday\,Kerry's Pick\,Music
CONTACT:http://www.ritzjacksonville.com/Calendar
DESCRIPTION:From ritzjacksonville.com\nThe Hip Hop Nutcracker featuring Kur
tis Blow is an evening-length production performed by a supercharged cast
of a dozen all-star dancers\, DJ and violinist. Through the spells cast by
the mysterious Drosselmeyer\, Maria-Clara and her prince\, Myron\, travel
back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Di
gital scenery transforms E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story of a palace of sugarplums
into a romance set in 1980s Brooklyn. The dance work celebrates love\, co
mmunity and the magic of New Year’s Eve.\nFUN FACT: In 1979\, Kurtis Blow
became the first rapper to be signed by a major label.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151129T150000
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LOCATION:Ritz Theatre @ 829 N Davis St\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
em> featuring Kurtis Blow is an evening-length production performed by a s
upercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers\, DJ and violinist. Through t
he spells cast by the mysterious Drosselmeyer\, Maria-Clara and her prince
\, Myron\, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet i
n a nightclub. Digital scenery transforms E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story of a pal
ace of sugarplums into a romance set in 1980s Brooklyn. The dance work cel
ebrates love\, community and the magic of New Year’s Eve.

\n

FUN FACT
: In 1979\, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to be signed by a major la
bel.

Based on Dickens’ classic story\, this Alhambra original production a
lso tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge—but with musical numbers\, she-crab
bisque\, beef tenderloin stroganoff over papadella pasta and sweet peas\,
and flourless chocolate cake with peppermint caramel sauce.

\n

FUN F
ACT: An examiner.com reviewer said
a song in the second act that could have been left out. “It was well sung
\,” she said\, “but a little slow.” She did\, however\, laud Executive Ch
ef DeJuan Roy’s “selection of tasty morsels.”

Based on Dickens’ classic story\, this Alhambra original production a
lso tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge—but with musical numbers\, she-crab
bisque\, beef tenderloin stroganoff over papadella pasta and sweet peas\,
and flourless chocolate cake with peppermint caramel sauce.

\n

FUN F
ACT: An examiner.com reviewer said
a song in the second act that could have been left out. “It was well sung
\,” she said\, “but a little slow.” She did\, however\, laud Executive Ch
ef DeJuan Roy’s “selection of tasty morsels.”

Dave Koz Christ
mas Tour features multi-Grammy nominee saxophonist extraordinaire\, Dave
Koz with special guests Jonathan Butler\, who has earned accolades in the
R&B\, contemporary jazz and gospel fields\; Dutch saxophone star Candy Dul
fer\, has released 10 studio albums and performed with Prince\, Dave Stew
art and Lionel Richie\; and the legendary Bill Medley\, the Grammy-winning
co-founder of The Righteous Brothers.

\n

Together\, these four music
ians will put fresh spins on holiday classics as well as other selections
that beautifully capture the spirit of the season.

\n

FUN FACT: Koz h
as his own wine label called KOZ Wines. The award-winning wines are availa
ble Whole Foods Markets®\, Amazon and California Pizza Kitchen with all p
roceeds going to The Starlight Children’s Foundation\, an organization ded
icated to making a difference for seriously ill children and their familie
s by helping them cope with pain\, fear and isolation.

Based on Dickens’ classic story\, this Alhambra original production a
lso tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge—but with musical numbers\, she-crab
bisque\, beef tenderloin stroganoff over papadella pasta and sweet peas\,
and flourless chocolate cake with peppermint caramel sauce.

\n

FUN F
ACT: An examiner.com reviewer said
a song in the second act that could have been left out. “It was well sung
\,” she said\, “but a little slow.” She did\, however\, laud Executive Ch
ef DeJuan Roy’s “selection of tasty morsels.”

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Charity/Gala\,Holiday\,Kid-friendly
CONTACT:http://www.beachesmuseum.org/events/2015/PolarExpress/index.html
DESCRIPTION:The Beaches Museum & History Park announces the arrival of Sant
a and the Polar Express steam locomotive at Pablo Station.\nKids and kids
at heart will enjoy visiting the Beaches Museum’s own “Polar Express”. The
historic and iconic 1911 steam locomotive will be decked out for the holi
days and kids will be welcome to visit with the Conductor and Santa Claus
at the “North Jacksonville Beach Pole” as they visit the train.\nDuring th
e free event\, children will be able to meet Santa and the Conductor on a
real steam engine and receive their own golden bell. Letters to Santa can
be written and posted on the Polar Express. Santa will reply to each lette
r via email. Crafts\, games\, and refreshments will also be available. The
event is free but donations are encouraged to help support family events
at the museum.\nFUN FACT: The train on permanent display at the Beaches Mu
seum (or the “Polar Express” for purposes of this event) weighs 25 tons an
d was built in Pittsburgh.
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LOCATION:Beaches Museum & History Park @ 381 Beach Blvd\, Jacksonville Bea
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The Beaches Museum & History Park announces the arrival of Sa
nta and the Polar Express steam locomotive at Pablo Station.

\n

Kids
and kids at heart will enjoy visiting the Beaches Museum’s own “Polar Expr
ess”. The historic and iconic 1911 steam locomotive will be decked out for
the holidays and kids will be welcome to visit with the Conductor and San
ta Claus at the “North Jacksonville Beach Pole” as they visit the train.
p>\n

During the free event\, children will be able to meet Santa and the
Conductor on a real steam engine and receive their own golden bell. Lette
rs to Santa can be written and posted on the Polar Express. Santa will rep
ly to each letter via email. Crafts\, games\, and refreshments will also b
e available. The event is free but donations are encouraged to help suppor
t family events at the museum.

\n

FUN FACT: The train on permanent di
splay at the Beaches Museum (or the “Polar Express” for purposes of this e
vent) weighs 25 tons and was built in Pittsburgh.

Based on Dickens’ classic story\, this Alhambra original production a
lso tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge—but with musical numbers\, she-crab
bisque\, beef tenderloin stroganoff over papadella pasta and sweet peas\,
and flourless chocolate cake with peppermint caramel sauce.

\n

FUN F
ACT: An examiner.com reviewer said
a song in the second act that could have been left out. “It was well sung
\,” she said\, “but a little slow.” She did\, however\, laud Executive Ch
ef DeJuan Roy’s “selection of tasty morsels.”

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Holiday\,Theater/Drama/Musical
CONTACT:http://www.abettheatre.com
DESCRIPTION:From abettheatre.com\nPulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies we
aves together nostalgia\, music and merriment in this new seasonal classic
. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths\, “Coney Island Chr
istmas” introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz\, a young Jewish girl who (muc
h to her immigrant parents’ exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school’s
Christmas pageant. As Shirley\, now much older\, recounts the memorable s
tory to her great-granddaughter\, the play captures a timeless and univers
al tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.\nFUN FACT:
Margulies won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2000 for his play “Dinner W
ith Friends.”\n \n \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coney-island-ch
ristmas-tickets-19276509559.
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GEO:+30.3322;-81.397666
LOCATION:ABET: Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre @ 716 Ocean Blvd\, Atlan
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Pulitzer Prize winner Donal
d Margulies weaves together nostalgia\, music and merriment in this new se
asonal classic. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths\, “Co
ney Island Christmas” introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz\, a young Jewish
girl who (much to her immigrant parents’ exasperation) is cast as Jesus i
n the school’s Christmas pageant. As Shirley\, now much older\, recounts t
he memorable story to her great-granddaughter\, the play captures a timele
ss and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holida
ys.

\n

FUN FACT: Margulies won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2000 f
or his play “Dinner With Friends.”

How can a diverse group of strangers create communit
y against a backdrop of political upheaval and social injustice? Through e
nergetic storytelling and a breeze\, sing-along pop score\, parables from
the Biblical gospels become the inspiration for building togetherness\, co
mpassion and trust. This uplifting\, feel-good show for all ages captures
the true meaning of the holiday season.

Join St. John
s Riverkeeper as we learn about the history\, ecology and issues affecting
the St. Johns River. We begin our tour downtown at Friendship Fountain. G
ather at the Fountain and look for the water taxi to board the boat. While
aboard\, we will cruise through downtown Jacksonville\, historic Riversid
e and Avondale\, and then enter the Ortega River under Roosevelt Boulevard
. When we emerge from past the Timuquana Bridge\, gain the chance to exper
ience “real Florida” along the preserved shorelines of Tillie K. Fowler Re
gional Park and Ringhaver Park.

\n

Holiday treats will be provided to
all passengers. Feel free to bring your own hot beverages\, candy canes a
nd holiday sweaters.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Charity/Gala\,Holiday\,Kid-friendly
CONTACT:http://www.beachesmuseum.org/events/2015/PolarExpress/index.html
DESCRIPTION:The Beaches Museum & History Park announces the arrival of Sant
a and the Polar Express steam locomotive at Pablo Station.\nKids and kids
at heart will enjoy visiting the Beaches Museum’s own “Polar Express”. The
historic and iconic 1911 steam locomotive will be decked out for the holi
days and kids will be welcome to visit with the Conductor and Santa Claus
at the “North Jacksonville Beach Pole” as they visit the train.\nDuring th
e free event\, children will be able to meet Santa and the Conductor on a
real steam engine and receive their own golden bell. Letters to Santa can
be written and posted on the Polar Express. Santa will reply to each lette
r via email. Crafts\, games\, and refreshments will also be available. The
event is free but donations are encouraged to help support family events
at the museum.\nFUN FACT: The train on permanent display at the Beaches Mu
seum (or the “Polar Express” for purposes of this event) weighs 25 tons an
d was built in Pittsburgh.
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The Beaches Museum & History Park announces the arrival of Sa
nta and the Polar Express steam locomotive at Pablo Station.

\n

Kids
and kids at heart will enjoy visiting the Beaches Museum’s own “Polar Expr
ess”. The historic and iconic 1911 steam locomotive will be decked out for
the holidays and kids will be welcome to visit with the Conductor and San
ta Claus at the “North Jacksonville Beach Pole” as they visit the train.
p>\n

During the free event\, children will be able to meet Santa and the
Conductor on a real steam engine and receive their own golden bell. Lette
rs to Santa can be written and posted on the Polar Express. Santa will rep
ly to each letter via email. Crafts\, games\, and refreshments will also b
e available. The event is free but donations are encouraged to help suppor
t family events at the museum.

\n

FUN FACT: The train on permanent di
splay at the Beaches Museum (or the “Polar Express” for purposes of this e
vent) weighs 25 tons and was built in Pittsburgh.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Art\,Festival\,Free Event\,Holiday\,Kid-friendly\
,Outdoor\,Shopping
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/499390466889870/502253639936886/
DESCRIPTION:From Facebook\nThis free\, family-friendly event includes a Fun
4FirstCoastKids Winter Village with a snow zone\, scrumptious sweets\, tra
in rides\, wintery crafts\, gingerbread decorating\, holiday storytime and
live\, interactive performances by the Crescendo Kids group from Crescend
o Amelia Big Band.\nWe’ll have various food vendors including a food truck
run by students from Duval County Public Schools.\nParents can shop and s
tock up on gifts and toys from more than 20 different local\, small busine
ss vendors in our Holiday Market.\nWe’ll also have an Imagination Playgrou
nd Build-A-Thon zone where you can create your own playground features for
a chance to win a second set of blue blocks for Hemming Park!\nFUN FACT:
The area now known as Hemming Park was established as public square by Isa
iah Hart in 1857. After his death\, Hart’s family “sold” the land to the c
ity for $10.\n
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GEO:+30.328963;-81.658414
LOCATION:Hemming Park @ 303 N Laura St\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202\, USA
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Charity/Gala\,Dance\,Festival\,Free Event\,Holida
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CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasInAvondale/?fref=nf
DESCRIPTION:From Shoppes of Avondale\nJoin the Shoppes of Avondale merchant
s for their annual holiday event with free activities for ages including l
ive music\, face painting\, holiday movies\, gingerbread house decorating\
, the Tin Can Photo Lounge and the always popular Silent Disco.\n \nThe ev
ent will also serve as a collection point for Operation Santa Cause\, a ch
arity accepting donations of new\, unwrapped toys that will be given to lo
cal National Guard Families in need. Monetary donations will also be accep
ted.\nFUN FACT: The Oxford Dictionary defines a “silent disco” as “an even
t at which people dance to music that is transmitted through wireless head
phones rather than played over a speaker system.” (In other words\, no one
else can hear the music\, so the dancers look like they’re dancing to no
music.)
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T210000
GEO:+30.296021;-81.704243
LOCATION:Avondale @ 3610 St Johns Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL 32205\, USA
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Join the Shoppes of Avondale
merchants for their annual holiday event with free activities for ages inc
luding live music\, face painting\, holiday movies\, gingerbread house dec
orating\, the Tin Can Photo Lounge and the always popular Silent Disco.

\n

\n

The event will also serve as a collection point for Operation Santa
Cause\, a charity accepting donations of new\, unwrapped toys that wil
l be given to local National Guard Families in need. Monetary donations wi
ll also be accepted.

\n

FUN FACT: The Oxford Dictionary defines a “si
lent disco” as “an event at which people dance to music that is transmitte
d through wireless headphones rather than played over a speaker system.” (
In other words\, no one else can hear the music\, so the dancers look like
they’re dancing to no music.)

T
housands of participants will run or walk a beautiful San Marco race route
lined with over 3\,000 luminaries. This family oriented event allows kids
of all ages to participate in a healthy holiday activity\, while having f
un with the event’s signature jingle bells on their feet. Firehouse Subs h
as donated food for all the runners and Walmart and Sam’s Club will provid
e water for all participants.

FUN FACT: All funds raised in the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgi
a area stay local to purchase medical equipment\, child life acti
vities and educational resources for the pediatric programs of UF Health J
acksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

B.Y.O.D (bring your own dog) and join u
s for the final Yappy Hour of the 2015 Season! Live entertainment on the C
oca-Cola Riverfront Stage\, plus free prizes\, dog vendorscash giveaways\,
drink specials and more. Get in the holiday spirit and decorate a doggy o
rnament for your pooch.

This year’s event will fe
ature\, Lazer Lloyd\, a master musician\, and King of the Israeli Blues\,
in concert\, and the Grand Chanukah Family Carnival and Fair with kiosks
and exhibitions including Judaica gifts\, book and art\, Chanukah Donut De
corating\, carnival games and inflatables\, olive press demonstration\, Ch
anukah arts ‘N’ crafts\, candle making\, face painting\, and as always\, t
he kindling of Jacksonville’s tallest Menorah.

\n

Dignitaries and Pub
lic officials will convey Chanukah greetings and well wishes to the Jewish
community with grand Menorah lighting will be held at 5 p.m.

\n

FUN
FACT: The World’s Largest Menorah is 32 feet tall (the maximum allowed by
Jewish law) and stands in Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza.

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CONTACT:http://www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/riverkeeper-sunset-holiday
-mingle
DESCRIPTION:From stjohnsriverkeeper.org\nWatch the sunset over the St. John
s River from Jacksonville University’s River House as the St. Johns Riverk
eerer staff gathers to celebrate and appreciate members\, volunteers and s
upporters.\nLight snacks and drinks will be available. Look back over the
major events of the year in a slideshow\, hear from staff on major accompl
ishments during SJRK’s 15-year anniversary\, and learn about priorities fo
r 2016. Also\, help SJRK to recognize the years most valuable members and
volunteers during its annual awards.\nFUN FACT: The St. Johns River is hom
e to hundreds of species of birds\, mammals\, reptiles\, amphibians\, fish
\, mollusks and more including the West Indian manatee \, bottlenose dolph
in\, river otter\, mink\, osprey\, American bald eagle\, wild turkey\, whi
te tailed deer\, bobcat\, gray fox\, alligators and mosquito hawks.
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Watch the sunset
over the St. Johns River from Jacksonville University’s River House as the
St. Johns Riverkeerer staff gathers to celebrate and appreciate members\,
volunteers and supporters.

\n

Light snacks and drinks will be availa
ble. Look back over the major events of the year in a slideshow\, hear fro
m staff on major accomplishments during SJRK’s 15-year anniversary\, and l
earn about priorities for 2016. Also\, help SJRK to recognize the years mo
st valuable members and volunteers during its annual awards.

\n

FUN F
ACT: The St. Johns River is home to hundreds of species of birds\, mammals
\, reptiles\, amphibians\, fish\, mollusks and more including the West Ind
ian manatee \, bottlenose dolphin\, river otter\, mink\, osprey\, American
bald eagle\, wild turkey\, white tailed deer\, bobcat\, gray fox\, alliga
tors and mosquito hawks.

Members\, volunteers and the c
ommunity are invited to visit the Museum & Park to share festive cheer and
to light up the park.

\n

FUN FACT: The Beaches Museum & History Park
\, operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society (founded in 1978)\, ope
ned its doors to residents\, tourists\, and school children in March 2006.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Comedy\,Holiday
CONTACT:https://www.jacksonvillecomedy.com/
DESCRIPTION:From jacksonvillecomedy.com\n\nNick Griffin has appeared on Con
an\, The Late Late Show\, in his own Comedy Central special and was featur
ed on The Late Show with David Letterman. Griffin’s smart\, sarcastic and
hilarious style makes him one of the most well-respected in the business\,
lives in New York City\, where he regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar
\, Stand Up NY and Gotham Comedy Club. “Soft-R” rated content and rated”PG
-13″ for language.\nFUN FACT: Griffin was a staff writer for The Keenen Iv
ory Wayans Show.
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32246\, USA
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From jacksonvillecomedy.com
\n\nNick Griffin has appeared on Conan\, The Late L
ate Show\, in his own Comedy Central special and was featured on
The Late Show with David Letterman. Griffin’s smart\, sarcastic and h
ilarious style makes him one of the most well-respected in the business\,
lives in New York City\, where he regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar\
, Stand Up NY and Gotham Comedy Club. “Soft-R” rated content and rated”PG-
13″ for language.

\n

FUN FACT: Griffin was a staff writer for The
Keenen Ivory Wayans Show.

Check-in is at the Ritz Bar (185 Third Ave. N.\, Ja
cksonville Beach) or the Brix Taphouse 300 Second St. N.\, Jacksonville Be
ach). The after-party and ugliest sweater contest will be held at Lynch’s
Irish Pub (514 First St.\, Jacksonville Beach).

Every year\, “The Community Nutcracker” de
lights audiences of all ages with this holiday classic. More than 200 chil
dren from Northeast Florida audition and perform in the production. Additi
onally\, “The Community Nutcracker” issues 2\,000 free tickets to various
Jacksonville agencies and organizations to attend a Community Service Nigh
t performance.

Based on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s mu
lti-platinum DVD and long running PBS fundraiser\, the story follows the j
ourney of a young runaway who\, on Christmas Eve\, breaks into an abandone
d vaudeville theater seeking shelter from the cold\, and the ghostly visio
ns she experiences from that concert hall’s past. “The Ghosts of Christmas
Eve” features such lasting crowd-pleasers as “Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/2
4\,” “O’ Come All Ye Faithful\,” “Good King Joy\,” “Christmas Canon\,” “Mu
sic Box Blues\,” “Promises To Keep” and “This Christmas Day.”

\n

TSO
has played in excess of 1\,600 shows for more than 11 million fans cementi
ng itself as one of the world’s biggest arena rock acts. Trans-Siberian Or
chestra has consistently ranked in the Top 10 for attendance and grosses a
ccording to Pollstar\, the touring industry trade publication\, and was na
med among the “Top Touring Artists of the Decade” by Billboard (in 2009).<
/p>\n

FUN FACT: A portion of all ticket sales to benefit select national
and local charities. To date\, TSO has donated nearly $12 million to char
ities.

Join us for the fourth annual
HOLIDAZZLE! – a festive outdoor holiday event and shopping opportunity for
the entire family! With extended holiday shopping hours until 9 p.m.\, th
is unique nighttime experience at North Florida’s largest open-air market
will feature photo opportunities with Santa\, roving carolers\, gift wrapp
ing stations\, winter brews and holiday cocktails all day\, with short for
mat holiday classics on a big screen at the River Stage from 6-9 p.m. RAM’
s artists and artisans will be onsite through the evening offering thousan
ds of gift ideas from their tents adorned with holiday lights and decor.
p>\n

FUN FACT: Holidazzle is one of a handful of RAM events when beer is
for sale.

Every year\, “The Community Nutcracker” de
lights audiences of all ages with this holiday classic. More than 200 chil
dren from Northeast Florida audition and perform in the production. Additi
onally\, “The Community Nutcracker” issues 2\,000 free tickets to various
Jacksonville agencies and organizations to attend a Community Service Nigh
t performance.

Every year\, “The Community Nutcr
acker” delights audiences of all ages with this holiday classic. More than
200 children from Northeast Florida audition and perform in the productio
n. Additionally\, “The Community Nutcracker” issues 2\,000 free tickets to
various Jacksonville agencies and organizations to attend a Community Ser
vice Night performance.

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CONTACT:https://www.jacksonvillecomedy.com/
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an\, The Late Late Show\, in his own Comedy Central special and was featur
ed on The Late Show with David Letterman. Griffin’s smart\, sarcastic and
hilarious style makes him one of the most well-respected in the business\,
lives in New York City\, where he regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar
\, Stand Up NY and Gotham Comedy Club. “Soft-R” rated content and rated”PG
-13″ for language.\nFUN FACT: Griffin was a staff writer for The Keenen Iv
ory Wayans Show.
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\n\nNick Griffin has appeared on Conan\, The Late L
ate Show\, in his own Comedy Central special and was featured on
The Late Show with David Letterman. Griffin’s smart\, sarcastic and h
ilarious style makes him one of the most well-respected in the business\,
lives in New York City\, where he regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar\
, Stand Up NY and Gotham Comedy Club. “Soft-R” rated content and rated”PG-
13″ for language.

\n

FUN FACT: Griffin was a staff writer for The
Keenen Ivory Wayans Show.

The bel
oved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer off the screen and
onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characte
rs from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus\, Hermey the Elf\, Bumb
le the Abominable Snow Monster\, Clarice\, Yukon Cornelius and\, of course
\, Rudolph\, as they come to life in Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Th
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\n

FUN FACT: In 2014\, the U.S. Postal Service issued
a series of postage stamps (whatever they are) featuring Rudolph.

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CONTACT:http://www.playersbythesea.org/godspell.html
DESCRIPTION:From playersbythesea.org\nHow can a diverse group of strangers
create community against a backdrop of political upheaval and social injus
tice? Through energetic storytelling and a breeze\, sing-along pop score\,
parables from the Biblical gospels become the inspiration for building to
getherness\, compassion and trust. This uplifting\, feel-good show for all
ages captures the true meaning of the holiday season.\nFUN FACT:
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LOCATION:Players by the Theatre @ 106 N 6th St\, Jacksonville Beach\, FL 32
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How can a diverse group of strangers create communit
y against a backdrop of political upheaval and social injustice? Through e
nergetic storytelling and a breeze\, sing-along pop score\, parables from
the Biblical gospels become the inspiration for building togetherness\, co
mpassion and trust. This uplifting\, feel-good show for all ages captures
the true meaning of the holiday season.

The Murray Hill Preserva
tion Society and Vagabond Coffee invite the community to come out and meet
new neighbors\, enjoy games\, treats and a holiday movie at this free\, f
estive holiday celebration. Festivities will include a Christmas tree toss
\, citrus swap\, a Christmas movie at dusk and supply drive for Ruth N. Up
son Elementary School (Clorox wipes\, hand sanitizer and hand soaps in a p
ump for).

\n

FUN FACT: The oldest existing house in Murray Hill was b
uilt in 1898 at 916 Talbot Ave.

\n

BONUS FUN FACT: Murray Hill was in
corporated as its own town with a mayor\, town clerk and town council in 1
915.

This is a special night during Jacksonvil
le Beach’s Winter Lights Festival with a full evening of entertainment. Co
me visit Latham/Seawalk Plaza all “decked out” with holiday-decorated life
guard chairs\, a 26-foot tall unique holiday tree\, the Kids Sea Shell Sli
de. And anta will make special appearance.

\n

The lighted sculptural
exhibit using the iconic American Red Cross Life Saving Corps will be on d
isplay throughout December.

The bel
oved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer off the screen and
onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characte
rs from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus\, Hermey the Elf\, Bumb
le the Abominable Snow Monster\, Clarice\, Yukon Cornelius and\, of course
\, Rudolph\, as they come to life in Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Th
e Musical.

\n

FUN FACT: In 2014\, the U.S. Postal Service issued
a series of postage stamps (whatever they are) featuring Rudolph.

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CONTACT:http://www.abettheatre.com
DESCRIPTION:From abettheatre.com\nPulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies we
aves together nostalgia\, music and merriment in this new seasonal classic
. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths\, “Coney Island Chr
istmas” introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz\, a young Jewish girl who (muc
h to her immigrant parents’ exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school’s
Christmas pageant. As Shirley\, now much older\, recounts the memorable s
tory to her great-granddaughter\, the play captures a timeless and univers
al tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.\nFUN FACT:
Margulies won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2000 for his play “Dinner W
ith Friends.”\n \n \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coney-island-ch
ristmas-tickets-19276509559.
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Pulitzer Prize winner Donal
d Margulies weaves together nostalgia\, music and merriment in this new se
asonal classic. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths\, “Co
ney Island Christmas” introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz\, a young Jewish
girl who (much to her immigrant parents’ exasperation) is cast as Jesus i
n the school’s Christmas pageant. As Shirley\, now much older\, recounts t
he memorable story to her great-granddaughter\, the play captures a timele
ss and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holida
ys.

\n

FUN FACT: Margulies won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2000 f
or his play “Dinner With Friends.”

Like a wayward Santa for the Christmas obsessed\, l
egendary filmmaker and raconteur John Waters (Pink Flamingos\, Hairspray\, A Dirty Shame) rides into town on his sleigh f
ull of smut spreading yuletide cheer with his critically acclaimed one-man
show\, “A John Waters Christmas .”

The Jax Media Gives Back(
yard) Bash will be like no other (Anchorman-style) with live bands\, DJs\,
a giant boombox\, Santa Claus and his elves\, delicious food\, drinks\,
fashion show and silent auction.

\n

The party benefits Jump for Kids
Florida and Nathaniel\, who is fighting leukemia\, and Samantha\, battling
cystic fibrosis.

\n<
p>Join us in the heart of downtown to celebrate our community—every third
Thursday of the month. This month be sure to stock up on holiday gifts whi
le supporting local entreprenuers. Friends of Hemming Park will be offerin
g free gift wrapping at their booth.\n

This night market focuses on
what makes us uniquely Jaxsons including local farmers\, local beer\, loca
l musicians\, artisanal food producers\, fashion trucks and the best stree
t food vendors in the city.

\n

FUN FACT:

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DESCRIPTION:From Florida Theatre\n\nBowzer is back with his annual holiday
party! Best known as the gangly\, slender-armed greaser from the 1950s-esq
ue band Sha Na Na. Joining Bowzer on stage this holiday season are Jay Sie
gel’s Tokens\, known for their songs “The Lion Sleeps Tonight\,” “He’s in
Town\,” “I Hear Trumpets Blow” and “Portrait of My Love\,” and Freddy “
Boom Boom” Cannon\, best known for his hit songs “Palisades Park\,” “Talla
hassee Lassie” and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” keeps the rock and rol
l holiday party going.\n\nFUN FACT: Bowzer (aka Jon Bauman) graduated from
The Juilliard School.\n\nBONUS FACT: Bauman helped pass legislation legal
ly requiring any group using the name of a classic music group to have at
least one of the original members. The measure is known as the Truth in Mu
sic Act. (Fortunately for Foreigner\, founding member Mick Jones is still
rocking with the group at age 70.)
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Bowzer is back with his annual holiday party! Best known as the gangly\, s
lender-armed greaser from the 1950s-esque band Sha Na Na. Joining Bowzer o
n stage this holiday season are Jay Siegel’s Tokens\, known for their son
gs “The Lion Sleeps Tonight\,” “He’s in Town\,” “I Hear Trumpets Blow” and
“Portrait of My Love\,” and Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon\, best known for
his hit songs “Palisades Park\,” “Tallahassee Lassie” and “Way Down Yonder
in New Orleans” keeps the rock and roll holiday party going.

BONUS FACT: Bauman helped pass legislation legally requiring
any group using the name of a classic music group to have at least one
of the original members. The measure is known as the Truth in Music
Act. (Fortunately for Foreigner\, founding member Mick Jones is still rock
ing with the group at age 70.)

FUN FACT: Food trucks\, along
with moveable food kiosks and food carts\, serve an estimated 2.5 billion
people every day.

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CONTACT:http://www.thcenter.org/showpgMichaelMcDonald.html
DESCRIPTION:From Thrasher-Horne Center website\nMichael McDonald: This Chri
stmas\, An Evening of Holiday and Hits is a night of some of Michael McDon
ald’s greatest hits as well as holiday favorites that will surely put you
in the spirit. Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize the voice of Mi
chael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful\, it is one of the most yearningly
emotive instruments of our times. To this add formidable songwriting and
keyboard skills\, and you have an artist who has been a singular musical p
resence for four decades. From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “
What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two h
ighly-acclaimed Motown albums\, genre-busting guest spots and innovative c
oncept shows\, the five-time Grammy Award winning McDonald is both timeles
s and ever-evolving.\nFUN FACT: McDonald sang “America the Beautiful” at t
he 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.\n
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LOCATION:Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts @ 283 College Dr\, Orange Park\
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Mi
chael McDonald: This Christmas\, An Evening of Holiday and Hits is a night
of some of Michael McDonald’s greatest hits as well as holiday favorites
that will surely put you in the spirit. Two notes. That’s all it takes to
recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful\, it is o
ne of the most yearningly emotive instruments of our times. To this add fo
rmidable songwriting and keyboard skills\, and you have an artist who has
been a singular musical presence for four decades. From ‘70s-era Doobie Br
others classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep
Forgettin’” through two highly-acclaimed Motown albums\, genre-busting gue
st spots and innovative concept shows\, the five-time Grammy Award winning
McDonald is both timeless and ever-evolving.

\n

FUN FACT: McDonald s
ang “America the Beautiful” at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in
Denver.

FUN FACT: In August 2012\, Fisher an
d Jackson founded and organized the Clean Water Music Fest to raise fundin
g and awareness for the 800 million people without access to safe\, clean
drinking water. Since then\, they’ve raised $125\,000 with 100 percent of
the mounty is currently being used for well building and tap-stand project
s in Ethiopia\, Rwanda and the Sahel region of Africa.

Three troubadours join forces again for their Annual C
eltic Christmas Concert in Jacksonville Beach. This event is part of the m
useum’s ongoing Chapel Concert series and is generously supported by the G
asper and Irene Lazzara Charitable Foundation.

Three troubadours join forces again for their Annual C
eltic Christmas Concert in Jacksonville Beach. This event is part of the m
useum’s ongoing Chapel Concert series and is generously supported by the G
asper and Irene Lazzara Charitable Foundation.

“An Irish Christmas” brings just about everything to the table—jo
y\, hope\, laughter\, friendship\, and celebration of life.

\n

Take a
journey through Christmas in Ireland and celebrate the great traditions o
f Irish mythology\, enjoy superb music-making\, singing of Christmas carol
s and great storytelling\, all led by an award-winning cast of Irish dance
rs\, in a night that sparkles with life and a bit of “magic!”

Join ImpactJAX for an evening of holiday cheer and and ugly
sweaters! The evening includes music\, treats\, adult hot chocolate and a
n ugly sweater competition. ImpactJAX members who register in advance will
receive a free drink ticket.

\n

FUN FACT: There is a song called “Ug
ly Christmas Sweater” by Jeremy Turner. (FYI\, the song is worse than you
think.)

\n

BONUS PET PEEVE: It annoys me when people charge admis
sion to an event and give attendees a free drink ticket.

This celebrated Charles Jones adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Chr
istmas Carol” is rich with thrilling ensemble music\, alive with color and
movement\, and is created to tell this great and enduring tale in a manne
r that people of all ages will enjoy.

\n

Woven throughout this classi
c tale are beautiful new arrangements and moving renditions of holiday son
gs such as God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen\, Wassail Wassail
\, Good Christian Men Rejoice\, Away in a Manger\, G
reensleeves\, The Boar’s Head Carol and many more. Featuring
a cast of 23 performers\, live musicians\, and Broadway-style scenery and
costumes\, audiences cherish this sumptuous holiday classic.

\n

FUN
FACT: Charles Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” in six weeks.

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CONTACT:http://floridatheatre.com/event/the-ten-tenors-home-for-the-holiday
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DESCRIPTION:With soaring versions of “Joy to the World\,” “Sleigh Ride\,” “
White Christmas\,” “Winter Wonderland\,” “Feliz Navidad” and more\, “Home
for the Holidays” is a magical experience for the whole family that will d
azzle\, delight and captivate audiences. Join Australia’s rockstars of the
opera as they amaze and enthrall with their unique selection of tradition
al and contemporary seasonal favorites that celebrate the spirit of the se
ason.\nThe Ten Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful t
ouring entertainment groups of all time\, with more than 90 million people
worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm\, camaraderie and vocal pow
er. Following 16 years of sold-out performances across the globe\, includi
ng more than 2000 of their own headline concerts\, The Ten Tenors have cem
ented their place as one of the world’s most loved classically based conte
mporary music groups.\nFUN FACT: There have been 42 previous members of Th
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With soaring versions of “Joy to the World\,” “Sleigh Ride\,” “Whit
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the Holidays” is a magical experience for the whole family that will dazzl
e\, delight and captivate audiences. Join Australia’s rockstars of the ope
ra as they amaze and enthrall with their unique selection of traditional a
nd contemporary seasonal favorites that celebrate the spirit of the season
.

\n

The Ten Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successfu
l touring entertainment groups of all time\, with more than 90 million peo
ple worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm\, camaraderie and vocal
power. Following 16 years of sold-out performances across the globe\, incl
uding more than 2000 of their own headline concerts\, The Ten Tenors have
cemented their place as one of the world’s most loved classically based co
ntemporary music groups.

All-day events:\n• Ice skating on The Green\, includes skate rental
and staff oversight\n• Live holiday music\, including bands\, carol
ers\, choirs and DJs in the Plaza\n• Family photo shoots under the s
tunning Unity tree offered by regional artists in the Plaza\n• Snow
fun with sledding and more

\n

FUN FACT (except for the people who liv
e there): Oymyakon\, Russia is the coldest city in the world with winter
temperatures averaging -58 F.

All-day events:\n• Ice skating on The Green\, includes skate re
ntal and staff oversight\n• Live holiday music\, including bands\, c
arolers\, choirs and DJs in the Plaza\n• Family photo shoots under t
he stunning Unity tree offered by regional artists in the Plaza\n• S
now fun with sledding and more

\n

FUN FACT (except for the people who
live there): Oymyakon\, Russia is the coldest city in the world with win
ter temperatures averaging -58 F.

All-day events:\n• Ice skating on The
Green\, includes skate rental and staff oversight\n• Live holiday mu
sic\, including bands\, carolers\, choirs and DJs in the Plaza\n• Fa
mily photo shoots under the stunning Unity tree offered by regional artist
s in the Plaza\n• Snow fun with sledding and more

\n

FUN FACT (
except for the people who live there): Oymyakon\, Russia is the coldest c
ity in the world with winter temperatures averaging -58 F.

All-day events:\n• Ice skating on The Gr
een\, includes skate rental and staff oversight\n• Live holiday musi
c\, including bands\, carolers\, choirs and DJs in the Plaza\n• Fami
ly photo shoots under the stunning Unity tree offered by regional artists
in the Plaza\n• Snow fun with sledding and more

\n

FUN FACT (ex
cept for the people who live there): Oymyakon\, Russia is the coldest cit
y in the world with winter temperatures averaging -58 F.

All
-day events:\n• Ice skating on The Green\, includes skate rental and
staff oversight\n• Live holiday music\, including bands\, carolers\
, choirs and DJs in the Plaza\n• Family photo shoots under the stunn
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with sledding and more

\n

FUN FACT (except for the people who live th
ere): Oymyakon\, Russia is the coldest city in the world with winter temp
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CONTACT:http://www.unityplaza.org
DESCRIPTION:Unity Plaza hosts its inaugural Winter Freeze Festival with six
days of free activities for whole family.\nToday’s events include:\n9 a.m
.: New Year’s Core Values 5K benefitting the First Tee of North Florida\n6
p.m. Ring in the New Year—Dancing and dining under the stars with Sbraga
& Co. taking over Unity Plaza until the countdown to midnight\nAll-day ev
ents:\n• Ice skating on The Green\, includes skate rental and staff oversi
ght\n• Live holiday music\, including bands\, carolers\, choirs and DJs in
the Plaza\n• Family photo shoots under the stunning Unity tree offered by
regional artists in the Plaza\n• Snow fun with sledding and more\nFUN FAC
T (except for the people who live there): Oymyakon\, Russia is the coldes
t city in the world with winter temperatures averaging -58 F.
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Unity Plaza hosts its inaugural Winter Freeze Fes
tival with six days of free activities for whole family.

\n

Today’s e
vents include:\n9 a.m.: New Year’s Core Values 5K benefitting the Fi
rst Tee of North Florida\n6 p.m. Ring in the New Year—Dancing and di
ning under the stars with Sbraga & Co. taking over Unity Plaza until the
countdown to midnight

\n

All-day events:\n• Ice skating on The
Green\, includes skate rental and staff oversight\n• Live holiday mu
sic\, including bands\, carolers\, choirs and DJs in the Plaza\n• Fa
mily photo shoots under the stunning Unity tree offered by regional artist
s in the Plaza\n• Snow fun with sledding and more

\n

FUN FACT (
except for the people who live there): Oymyakon\, Russia is the coldest c
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CONTACT:https://jaxhappenings.com/Events/New-Year-s-Eve-Celebration-Firewor
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s made a change to the fireworks to include additional viewing areas (see
best viewing zones in RED and ORANGE in the map below). As has been done i
n the past\, fireworks will be launched from a barge between the Hyatt and
Double Tree hotels. The fireworks launched from the barge traditionally b
etween the Jacksonville Landing and Friendship fountain will now be launch
ed from the Acosta Bridge allowing better viewing from the Brooklyn and RA
M areas.\n\nFUN FACT: One million people gather in New York City’s Times S
quare on New Year’s Eve to watch the famous ball drop at midnight.
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onville has made a change to the fireworks to include additional viewing a
reas (see best viewing zones in RED
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be launched from a barge between the Hyatt and Double Tree hotels. The fir
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lowing better viewing from the Brooklyn and RAM areas.

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CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/1416440971808306/
DESCRIPTION:From the event organizer:\nCelebrate the joy and magic of the h
oliday season at the 12th annual St. Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacula
rwith an action-packed day of free\, family fun and musical performances!
\nThroughout the day\, guests will enjoy festivities including oversized g
ames\, an interactive hot chocolate station\, jugglers\, caricature artist
s\, letters to Santa\, ornament decorating\, a festive photo booth and a s
ilent DJ experience. The holiday fun will continue with great giveaways\,
costume characters\, holiday entertainment and more.\nMain stage entertain
ment begins at 2 p.m. with dynamic holiday performances and a show-stoppin
g finale by headliner\, Parmalee. The Main Stage is located in the Town Gr
een in front of Maggiano’s Little Italy on Midtown Parkway.\nFor Holiday S
pectacular’s grand finale\, Santa will lead the crowd in an official count
down to light the dazzling 32-foot tree and kick off an energetic firework
s finale at 8 p.m. Santa will then be available at the Santa House in the
Phase III wing near Nordstrom to hear holiday wish lists.\nAdditionally\,
St. Johns Town Center retailers will offer holiday shopping opportunities\
, in-store promotions and specials throughout the weekend.
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From the event organizer:

\n

Celebrate the joy a
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liday Spectacula rwith an action-packed day of free\, family fun and musi
cal performances!

Main stage entertainment begins at 2 p.m. with dynamic holiday
performances and a show-stopping finale by headliner\, Parmalee. The Main
Stage is located in the Town Green in front of Maggiano’s Little Italy on
Midtown Parkway.

\n

For Holiday Spectacular’s grand finale\, Santa wi
ll lead the crowd in an official countdown to light the dazzling 32-foot t
ree and kick off an energetic fireworks finale at 8 p.m. Santa will then b
e available at the Santa House in the Phase III wing near Nordstrom to hea
r holiday wish lists.

\n

Additionally\, St. Johns Town Center retaile
rs will offer holiday shopping opportunities\, in-store promotions and spe
cials throughout the weekend.

Terry Concert Hall is
transformed into a 1930s radio studio for the fourth time as “A Miracle o
n 34th Street” takes to the airwaves! A wildly popular event\, the product
ion features a 30-piece orchestra\, talented actors and live sound effects
. This season expect a miracle with Kris Kringle and Macy’s!

Terry Concert Hall is
transformed into a 1930s radio studio for the fourth time as “A Miracle o
n 34th Street” takes to the airwaves! A wildly popular event\, the product
ion features a 30-piece orchestra\, talented actors and live sound effects
. This season expect a miracle with Kris Kringle and Macy’s!

The 27th Annual Tree of Lif
e and Candlelight Service of Remembrance honors the memory of the loved on
es we have lost in a beautiful\, inspiring program of music\, verse and re
flection. It also illuminates our Mandarin campus\, with each light repres
enting one of the patients Community Hospice & Palliative Care has served
since 1979.

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Outdoor\,Potent Potables
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/366262660452426/
DESCRIPTION:From Facebook:\nThe theme will be WINTER WONDERLAND. Tons of sn
ow will be back along with some special surprises.\nThe Jacksonville Jagua
rs mascot\, Jaxson De Ville\, will join us. DJ Eric Leffler will be playin
g holiday (and some non-holiday) tunes and we will have another very speci
al live performance and a few more surprises this year. There will be plen
ty of amazing food\, drink and merriment. Kid friendly!\nPlease donate toy
s! This year\, we are keeping it local. We have partnerned with Jacksonvil
le foster and adoption families\, local churches and people in need. You c
an drop unwrapped toys off ANYTIME prior to the event. If you can’t make i
t by\, give us a call and we will arrange to pick up donations.\nRSVP requ
ested on Facebook or email to jinglebells@FloridaJustice .com.
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LOCATION:Law Office of John M. Phillips @ 4230 Ortega Blvd\, Jacksonville\,
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The theme will be WINTER WOND
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\n

The Jacksonville Jaguars mascot\, Jaxson De Ville\, will join us. DJ Er
ic Leffler will be playing holiday (and some non-holiday) tunes and we wil
l have another very special live performance and a few more surprises this
year. There will be plenty of amazing food\, drink and merriment. Kid fri
endly!

\n

Please donate toys! This year\, we are keeping it local. We
have partnerned with Jacksonville foster and adoption families\, local ch
urches and people in need. You can drop unwrapped toys off ANYTIME prior t
o the event. If you can’t make it by\, give us a call and we will arrange
to pick up donations.

\n

RSVP requested on Facebook or email to jingl
ebells@FloridaJustice .com.

\n
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CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/1978835195770543/
DESCRIPTION:The Root Ball is a benefit for Greenscape of Jacksonville\, pro
duced by The Late Bloomers Garden Club.\nTying the event in with St. Patri
ck’s Day will add another level of fun\, Dooley says. Irish musician/songw
riter (and Jacksonville transplant) Brendan Doherty\, will perform traditi
onal Irish songs as well as original songs from his last album\, “Feels Li
ke Home\,” which Irish Music Magazine’s Seán Laffey said\, “If you need a
label to describe his style\, think John Denver at his very best.” Doherty
will be accompanied on fiddle by Philip Pan\, former concertmaster for th
e Jacksonville Symphony and member of Canary in a Coalmine. Pan currently
performs with folk/rock band Folk is People and Mariachi Primera Costa.\nT
he festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails\, festive food\, music\,
dancing and a silent auction featuring a variety of original artwork\, fin
e wines\, gift baskets\, a putter autographed by Arnold Palmer and a cater
ed yacht cruise on Innisfail\, an impeccably restored 1930 Mathis-Trumpy m
otor yacht that hosted several U.S. presidents.\nAttire is “green casual.”
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The Root Ball is a benefit for Greenscape
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\n

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oherty\, will perform traditional Irish songs as well as original songs fr
om his last album\, “Feels Like Home\,” which Irish Music Magazine’s Seán
Laffey said\, “If you need a label to describe his style\, think John Denv
er at his very best.” Doherty will be accompanied on fiddle by Philip Pan\
, former concertmaster for the Jacksonville Symphony and member of Canary
in a Coalmine. Pan currently performs with folk/rock band Folk is People a
nd Mariachi Primera Costa.

\n

The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with
cocktails\, festive food\, music\, dancing and a silent auction featuring
a variety of original artwork\, fine wines\, gift baskets\, a putter auto
graphed by Arnold Palmer and a catered yacht cruise on Innisfail\, an impe
ccably restored 1930 Mathis-Trumpy motor yacht that hosted several U.S. pr
esidents.